Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Eastern Asia
Habitat
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Root Division
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
STIPA barbata
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Silver Feather Grass
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Silver Feather Grass
Fireglow मेपल
In German
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
Fireglow Maple
In French
Argent Plume Herbe
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
Silver Feather Grass
Fireglow arce
In Greek
Silver Feather Grass
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
Prata Pena Relva
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
Silver Feather Grass
fireglow Klon
In Latin
Silver Feather Grass
Viridis Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Silver Feather Grass and Fireglow Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Feather Grass and Fireglow Maple? We provide you with everything About Silver Feather Grass and Fireglow Maple. Silver Feather Grass doesn't have thorns and Fireglow Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Feather Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Feather Grass has allergic reactions like Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Fireglow Maple has allergic reactions like Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Feather Grass and Fireglow Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Feather Grass and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Silver Feather Grass and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Feather Grass and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Feather Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Fireglow Maple season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Feather Grass and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Silver Feather Grass and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Feather Grass and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Fireglow Maple
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Fireglow Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Feather Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fireglow Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Silver Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.